Tryton6
join:2004-04-23
Largo, FL
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|  Wireless Speed Vs Wired Speed
Hi all, This is my first post. I have a brand new Linksys WRT54G router and a new Dell Inspiron 5150 with a TM1300 wireless b/g card. When I goto speed tests, i get almost 3 mbs for my wired and when I try the wireless I get like 1.2 to 1.5 mps? I have Excellent signal strenth. Is this normal for wireless?? Thankyou for any help.. Tryton |
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Grand Styolz
Kung Faux
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join:2004-04-17
Tokyo, JP
clubs: | It may vary depending on where you access point is located. |
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pc319
Premium
join:2002-04-24
The Q | reply to Tryton6
You may want to try the tweak test on this site. »/tweaks |
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Angelo_
The Network Guy
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join:2002-06-18 | this is normal on wireless there is always loss... although i'm abit suprized its that low you might be lossing signal somewhere |
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Tryton6
join:2004-04-23
Largo, FL
clubs: | I should add that im using WPA ASE Incription. I dont know if that is a issew to speed as well? |
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masterpjz9
join:2000-10-14
Peabody, MA | reply to Tryton6
How are you measuring this speed? You should be getting at least 16mbps |
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Tryton6
join:2004-04-23
Largo, FL
clubs: | Im not testing the lan side, thats fine, its the internet speed, I have RoadRunner with a 3mps dl speed. When I test the connection on my desktop which is wired to the router I get from 2.5 to 2.8 mps, but the wireless I get 1.2 to 1.5. |
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Angelo_
The Network Guy
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join:2002-06-18 | he clearly staed this. WPA does slow things down if it supports vpn use that with ipsec instead less overhead |
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masterpjz9
join:2000-10-14
Peabody, MA | reply to Tryton6
WPA shouldn't slow it down this much. Is the computer that your testing the wireless on able to get that faster speed while connected to the wired ethernet segment of the network? |
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Tryton6
join:2004-04-23
Largo, FL
clubs: | I havent tried it, i will tonight when I get out of work and give all results |
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Tryton6
join:2004-04-23
Largo, FL
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| Ok here we go I did all these tests, here are the results..
Desktop speed Wired to router
d/l = 2681kbps
u/l = 341kbps
laptop speeds wireless
d/l = 1324kbps
u/l = 349kbps
laptop no security wireless
d/l = 1331kbps
u/l = 348kbps
laptop wired to router
d/l = 1470kbps
u/l = 334kbps
I am boggled as to why its still slow even wired, no firewall is enabled on xp.. i hav not tweaked eather the desktop or laptop.. Please Help!!! Thanks  |
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Angelo_
The Network Guy
Premium
join:2002-06-18 | reply to Tryton6
laptop may just be too slow... reformat it see if it helps |
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masterpjz9
join:2000-10-14
Peabody, MA | reply to Tryton6
What are the specs of the laptop compared to those of the desktop? What kind of software (anti-virus, firewalls, etc.) is running in the background of each? |
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seabear
join:2002-01-29
Port Ludlow, WA | reply to Tryton6
Compare the TCP receive window settings between the two computers using Doctor TCP. The wired unit probably has a larger window than the laptop. If so use the larger number on the laptop.
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Tryton6
join:2004-04-23
Largo, FL
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| Well I have some great news! I used DRTCP, and boosted up rwin. now I get this »/speedte···82892972
Thanks to al here that helped  Tryton |
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